Bills Sign Ex-Raiders WR James Jett

Published 8:00 pm, Monday, June 2, 2003

Former Oakland Raiders receiver James Jett signed with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday.

Jett was released by the Raiders last February after his playing time diminished over the past two seasons playing behind Jerry Rice, Tim Brown and Jerry Porter. Jett had no receptions in one appearance last season, and managed just two catches for 19 yards in 2001.

"You've got to look past it, look beyond it and be a professional," he said. "I'm real excited to come out here and compete and try to make this team better."

Jett, who started his career with the Raiders in 1993 when they were based in Los Angeles, caught 40 or more passes from 1996-98. Jett's best year came in 1997, when caught 46 passes for 804 yards and 12 touchdowns.